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Citation XLS GEN2

The XLS Gen2 suits regional trips for a group that wants more headroom and baggage space than many light jets provide. Newer seats and cabin controls refine the established XLS layout. The ceiling remains below 180 cm.

7-8PassengersTypical cabin configurations

1.73 mCabin heightAt the highest point

3,889 kmMaximum rangeSee the loading conditions below

2.55 m³Baggage spaceConfiguration-dependent

Inside the Citation XLS GEN2

A closer look at the cabin

Example interior. Colours, seating and equipment vary by aircraft.

Cessna Citation XLS GEN2 example cabin interior

Why consider this model?

Taller cabinExternal baggage holdRear lavatory

See the actual scale

How much space?

Man 180 cm tall, scale illustration — 180 cm

Woman 165 cm tall, scale illustration — 165 cm

1.73 m1.68 m

One illustrative configurationCabin length 5.64 m

People and cabin dimensions share one scale. The cabin outline is illustrative. The layout is an example, not the seat map of the aircraft in your quote.

What you can bring

Room for your luggage

6-8medium suitcases*

2.55 m³ of baggage space.

* Approximate planning range, not a baggage allowance. Suitcase size, compartment access, weight and flight load affect what fits. We confirm your luggage for the aircraft offered.

Skis, golf bags or extra luggage?

Include the number and dimensions of bulky items in your request. Long items need a separate check.

The useful numbers

Aircraft specifications

ManufacturerCessna

First deliveries2022

Typical seating7-8 passengers

Cabin length5.64 m

Cabin width1.68 m

Cabin height1.73 m

Maximum range3,889 km

Cruise speed817 km/h

Aircraft length16.00 m

Wingspan17.17 m

Maximum takeoff weight9,163 kg

Planning figure; passenger load, wind, reserves and airfield conditions affect the route.

Know which model you are choosing

Excel / XL, XLS, XLS+ and XLS Gen2

These are successive versions of the Citation 560XL family. XL is commonly used for the original Excel, not a separate generation. Citation III, VI and VII form the separate 650 family.

Citation Excel

The original 560XL, also called Excel or XL. Deliveries began in 1998.

Citation XLS

The 2004 update with revised engines and equipment, retaining the Excel cabin proportions.

Citation XLS+

The 2008 development with further engine, cockpit and interior changes.

Citation XLS GEN2

The 2022 cabin update with redesigned seats, lighting and passenger connectivity.

Model historyWhere it began and how it evolved

The 560XL family evolved from the Excel through the XLS and XLS+. By the time of Gen2, its basic dimensions were well established, so Textron focused on the passenger experience. Redesigned seats and cabin controls changed the way the interior is used while retaining the same overall size, making Gen2 a cabin renewal within an existing family.

Deliveries began in 2022 following a cabin-focused redesign. The Gen2 retained the established XLS+ airframe while updating seats, lighting and passenger connectivity.

Before you choose

Can I stand upright in the cabin?

The cabin is lower than 180 cm, so a person of that height cannot stand fully upright. The scaled illustration shows the difference. Maximum cabin height: 1.73 m.

Will my aircraft have this exact interior?

Not necessarily. These photographs and the layout illustrate the model. We check the actual interior, seats and equipment when preparing your proposal.

When should I consider this model?

The XLS Gen2 updates the passenger experience of the XLS family. Revised seating and cabin finishes are the main reason to compare it with an older XLS+.

Your route, dates and passengers